I think the underlying fallacy here is presuming voters are rational. Which reminds me: http://www.popsci.com/neil-degrasse-tyson-just-proposed-government-that-doesnt-work Cute idea, but ignores human nature way too much,
I may have to look for Butter Brickle somewhere. And another bottle of Scotch. Spending the weekend around home, recuperating. And instead of gingersnaps, tim-tams perhaps.
So here's the thing: I like Jimmy Carter. A lot. Really good man, really smart guy. But he was an ineffective leader. I am coming to the same point with Mr. Molitor.